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Does Inhaling Fumes Of Kerosene Harmful?
hi,my neighbour uses kerosene stove and puts it off just outside my house.the fumes get into my house through the window and since my house is not well ventilated, you smell the fume hours after it was put off.is that risky for me and my family? If yes, what are some of the health risks?
Sat, 19 Jul 2014
If this ia a constant feature, yes it may have adverse effects. You may develop hypersensitivity to it and have coughing and breathlessness. It may also cause chemical allergic bronchitis.
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